> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lerian.studio/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prerequisites

> Prerequisites hub for installing and deploying Midaz — security recommendations, setup, updates, deployment strategies, Terraform, Helm, and Lerian MCP guides.

This section shows you how to install, update, and deploy Midaz. You can run it locally or provision a full cloud-native setup.

## Content

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Here, you'll find:

* [**Security recommendations**](/en/midaz/security-recommendations): Understand shared responsibilities, best practices, and the configurations you need to deploy Midaz and its plugins securely.
* [**Installing Midaz**](/en/midaz/midaz-setup): Instructions to install and configure Midaz.
* [**Updating Midaz**](/en/midaz/updating-midaz): Instructions to update your instance when you need to.
* [**Deployment strategies**](/en/midaz/deployment): Learn about Midaz deployment strategies and platform requirements.
  * [**Midaz Terraform Foundation**](/en/midaz/midaz-terraform-foundation): Set up the Midaz cloud foundation with Terraform best practices.
  * [**Helm**](/en/platform/helm/helm-overview): Deploy, configure, and manage Midaz on Kubernetes with Helm (see the Platform section for full Helm documentation).
* [**Version compatibility**](/en/platform/plugins/midaz-version-compatibility): Check which plugin versions work with each Midaz release to plan safe deployments and avoid integration issues.
* [**Lerian MCP**](/en/midaz/lerian-mcp): Connect your AI assistant directly to the Midaz ecosystem. This gives your Large Language Model (LLM) secure, real-time access to Midaz documentation, APIs, and local services.

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  By default, Midaz does not require authentication, so you can call the Midaz APIs directly. To require authentication, use the [Access Manager](/en/platform/access-manager/access-manager) plugin. A production deployment or multi-tenant mode always requires authentication, and Midaz does not start without it. For details, [contact us](https://lerian.studio/contact).
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